5. Land Extensions

Cruise ships can get you to a lot of places, sure, but they can't get you ev­ery­where. If you want to see an inland destination — such as Denali National Park in Alaska — you should price a land extension to get the most out of your trip. If you're organizing one of these pre- or post-cruise excursions yourself, remember to budget for accommodations, meals, sightseeing, transportation, and tour guides for a few days. Or, research land extension packages from your cruise line that include all of these things.

Once again, buying a package from the cruise line is a simple and convenient choice, but you will be subject to a fixed schedule and may end up paying more.